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Shift (1970-72), considered by many scholars and Serra himself to be a seminal work in his artistic development, is located on land owned by Hickory Hills Investment, headed by Haydn Matthews, whom council members say has been unresponsive to attempts to discuss the measure for over a year.

Matthews’s lawyer, Chris Barnett, stated that, though the firm is open to declaring the work a protected site under the Ontario Heritage Act — a move that would limit development in the area — he is concerned that such a decision might lead to trespassing on the property by those hoping to view the sculpture.

Fiona Cowles, who heads the town’s Heritage Advisory Committee, said that the area would remain private property, and that the designation would only prevent development around the work. "The sculpture is of great value and we hope that the council makes the right decision," she said.

The council has scheduled a meeting with Matthews for Nov. 30. If he fails to respond or propose an adequate solution, council member Jeff Laidlaw stated, "designation will be the solution."

Read more at the King Township Sentinel and Modern Art Notes.